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24150 Hayes Avenue, Murrieta, CA 92563-9461
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 59th percentile among comparable California schools.
60.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 26.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 26.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 358/1,734 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,078/1,735 (38th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 12:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 296 |
| Low-Income Students | 185 (62.5%) |
| English Learners | 12 (4.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 7.5 points over the full period. Math fell 7.4 points from last year and fell 1.7 points over the full period.
•Math -1.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 51.6% to 61.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 11.6-point gap at a typical California K–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 31% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 24%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 17.2% to 38.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,078 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California K–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 249 schools for reading and 251 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Murrieta Canyon Academy rank in California?
Murrieta Canyon Academy ranks No. 358 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,078 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Murrieta Canyon Academy compare with other schools in Riverside County?
Murrieta Canyon Academy is No. 2 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 11 K–12 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
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